Best 8 Traditional Stuffing Recipes

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**Traditional Stuffing: A Culinary Journey Through History and Flavor**

Stuffing, a quintessential dish that has graced tables for centuries, is a culinary treasure that transcends time and culture. Its origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was used as a way to enhance the flavor and texture of various meats and vegetables. Over the years, stuffing has evolved into a diverse array of recipes, each with its unique blend of ingredients and cooking techniques. From the classic bread-based stuffing to the more modern variations that incorporate grains, fruits, and herbs, stuffing has become an integral part of many holiday and celebratory meals.

1. **Classic Bread Stuffing:** A timeless recipe that forms the foundation of traditional stuffing. This version uses a combination of dried bread cubes, savory herbs, and a flavorful broth to create a moist and flavorful filling.

2. **Cornbread Stuffing:** A Southern classic that adds a sweet and savory twist to the traditional stuffing. This recipe utilizes cornbread as its base, along with a medley of vegetables, herbs, and spices. Its unique texture and flavor make it a favorite among many.

3. **Wild Rice Stuffing:** A sophisticated and nutty variation that adds a delightful crunch to your stuffing. This recipe combines wild rice with a variety of vegetables, nuts, and dried fruits, creating a complex and flavorful filling that complements any main course.

4. **Apple and Sausage Stuffing:** A festive and flavorful stuffing that incorporates the sweet and tangy taste of apples with the savory richness of sausage. This recipe is perfect for holiday meals and gatherings, adding a touch of sweetness and spice to your menu.

5. **Vegetable Stuffing:** A lighter and healthier alternative to traditional stuffing, this recipe focuses on a variety of vegetables, such as mushrooms, celery, onions, and carrots. With its vibrant colors and textures, this stuffing is a great option for those seeking a nutritious and flavorful side dish.

6. **Oyster Stuffing:** A coastal delight that brings the briny flavors of the sea to your stuffing. This recipe combines fresh oysters with a blend of herbs, spices, and bread crumbs, creating a decadent and luxurious filling that is sure to impress your guests.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TRADITIONAL SAUSAGE STUFFING



Traditional Sausage Stuffing image

Recipe provided by Johnsonville® Sausage

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Package Johnsonville Italian All Natural Ground Sausage
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup finely chopped carrots
1 package (12-14 ounces) herb seasoned stuffing cubes
2 to 2-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F., In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat for 5 minutes., Add the celery, onions and carrots., Cook and stir 5-10 minutes longer, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender., In a large bowl combine the stuffing cubes and sausage mixture. Stir in broth, eggs and parsley; toss to combine., Spoon into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake for 30 minutes., Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160?F and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts :

TRADITIONAL BAKED STUFFING



Traditional Baked Stuffing image

This recipe was handed down by my great-grandmother. It is a family favorite that we make every Thanksgiving. This traditional stuffing has a crispy top with a moist inside. No need to worry about stuffing the turkey this year! This tasty side-dish bakes in a casserole dish or Pyrex bowl.

Provided by New Mom Kate

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups soft bread cubes, unseasoned
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, diced
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 cup milk, approximately
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix onion, celery, parsley, melted butter, egg and poultry seasoning in a large bowl. Stir.
  • Add bread crumbs and stir with a spoon to evenly distribute the mixture.
  • Slowly drizzle milk over bread while stirring until bread cubes are moist but NOT soggy. (May need a bit more or less milk than this recipe calls for.).
  • Stir in salt and pepper.
  • Pour in a greased casserole dish or Pyrex bowl. (A 9x14" baking dish will do in a pinch).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until bread cubes on top are crispy.

TRADITIONAL RICE STUFFING



Traditional Rice Stuffing image

My mother passed this recipe on to her daughters as it was passed on to her from her mother. It is a delicious alternative to traditional bread stuffing, and my family always requests it when a chicken or turkey is on the menu. It will be a stunning addition to your Sunday night dinner table. As with any good recipe, adjust the seasonings to your taste. This recipe quantity is for an approximately 5-pound chicken.

Provided by Sheila Kampman

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Rice Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cups water
2 teaspoons dried dill weed, or to taste
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, or more to taste
1 ½ cups long grain white rice

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add water, dill weed, poultry seasoning, parsley, ground black pepper, chicken bouillon, and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is just slightly undercooked, 12 to 14 minutes. Stir, taste, and adjust seasonings if desired. Cool completely before using to stuff a chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 393.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

TRADITIONAL STUFFING



Traditional Stuffing image

Make and share this Traditional Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dave5003

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup onion, chopped
4 ounces margarine or 4 ounces butter
12 cups dry bread, cubed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sage
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F and grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish.
  • Saute vegetables in margarine until onion is transparent.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix bread, cooked vegetables and seasonings.
  • Add the chicken broth slowly to the bread, tossing until evenly and thoroughly moist.
  • Place dressing in prepared baking dish.
  • Bake until thoroughly heated and lightly browned; about 1/2 hour.

TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY STUFFING



Traditional Holiday Stuffing image

Sausage and sage add a gourmet taste to this stuffing. It's perfect for large family gatherings, but you can also save some for later. -Lorraine Brauckhoff, Zolfo Springs, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (12 ounces) reduced-fat bulk pork sausage or breakfast turkey sausage links, casings removed
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
4 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 loaves (16 ounces each) day-old white bread, cubed
1 loaf (16 ounces) day-old whole wheat bread, cubed
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet cook, sausage, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Remove from heat; stir in mayonnaise, mustard, sage and poultry seasoning., Place bread cubes in a large bowl; add sausage mixture and toss. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and broth; pour over bread cubes and stir gently to combine. Transfer to two 3-qt. baking dishes coated with cooking spray., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until lightly browned and a thermometer reads 165°, 12-18 minutes longer. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK TRADITIONAL TURKEY WITH CHESTNUT AND PINE NUT STUFFING



Greek Traditional Turkey with Chestnut and Pine Nut Stuffing image

This is my grandmother's old recipe for a delicious turkey roasted in lemon, orange, and tangerine juice, and stuffed with meat, roasted chestnuts, and pine nuts. An excellent recipe for everybody who loves Greek cuisine.

Provided by Penelope Karagouni

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 4h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup chestnuts
⅔ cup butter
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup tangerine juice
⅔ cup lemon juice
1 (10 pound) whole turkey
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ pound ground beef
½ pound ground pork
¼ cup chopped onion
½ cup uncooked instant rice
¼ cup pine nuts
¼ cup raisins
⅓ cup butter
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons brandy
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Make a small incision on sides of each chestnut, and place in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until toasted. Remove from heat, peel, and chop.
  • Melt 2/3 cup butter in a saucepan, and mix in the orange juice, tangerine juice, and lemon juice. Rub the turkey inside and out with the mixture, reserving some for basting. Season turkey with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, ground pork, and onion until beef and pork are evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease. Mix in the rice. Stir in the chestnuts, pine nuts, raisins, 1/3 cup butter, broth, and brandy. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Continue cooking until all liquid has been absorbed. Stuff all turkey cavities with the mixture, and tie in place with kitchen twine.
  • Place turkey on a rack in a roasting pan, and loosely cover breast and thighs with aluminum foil. Pour about 1/4 inch water into the bottom of the pan. Maintain this level of water throughout cook time. Roast turkey in the preheated oven 3 to 4 hours, brushing occasionally with remaining butter and juice mixture. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) during final hour of roasting, and remove foil. Cook turkey to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 321.8 mg, Fat 52.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 86.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 571.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

TRADITIONAL CORNBREAD STUFFING



Traditional Cornbread Stuffing image

Toasted cornbread cubes are mixed with butter-sauteed veggies and seasoned lightly. You can use this to stuff a turkey as-is, or put into an oven-safe dish and bake until a golden brown crust is formed. Serve immediately.

Provided by Semichee

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cubed butternut squash
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small leek, finely sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh sage
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or more as needed
1 (1 pound) package cornbread stuffing mix
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place butternut squash on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender, 25 to 30 minutes, turning once using a metal spatula. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large, deep saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, onion, celery, leek, and garlic in the hot oil until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add roasted butternut squash, sage, butter, and thyme and continue to saute until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
  • Stir chicken broth into the pan until well mixed with vegetables. Add cornbread stuffing and mix. Add additional chicken broth if necessary and mix until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside and let cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Mix in apple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 917 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

TRADITIONAL SAUSAGE STUFFING



Traditional Sausage Stuffing image

Sausage stuffing flavored with carrots, celery, and parsley.

Provided by From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package Johnsonville® Italian All Natural Ground Sausage
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup finely chopped carrots
1 (12 ounce) package herb-seasoned stuffing cubes
2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add celery, onions, and carrots.
  • Cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes longer, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture and stuffing cubes. Stir in chicken broth, eggs, and parsley; toss to combine.
  • Spoon into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 70.6 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1095.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices add a lot of flavor to stuffing, so don't skimp on them. Some good choices include sage, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
  • Don't overstuff the bird: Overstuffing the bird can make it difficult to cook evenly, and it can also make the stuffing dry. Aim to fill the bird loosely, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.
  • Cook the stuffing until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F: This will ensure that the stuffing is cooked through and safe to eat.
  • Serve the stuffing immediately: Stuffing is best served immediately after it is cooked. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Make sure your bread is not too fresh: Fresh bread will absorb too much moisture from the stuffing and make it soggy. Instead, use bread that is a day or two old.

Conclusion:

Traditional stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. Whether you like it savory or sweet, there is a stuffing recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a side dish to impress your guests, give stuffing a try. You won't be disappointed.

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